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 Originally Posted by OngBonga
This leap in logic is not helpful. If she's this kind of person, do you think she's treating me with any more respect? That you assume colonial racism because she's working for the royals, that's no better than applying stereotypes to others.
It's not a leap to think an old white woman who's in with the royals think she's better than a black person, even if only unconsciusly, and feels entitled to touch her hair.
Originally Posted by OngBonga
I'm giving the old lady the benefit of the doubt in assuming that Fulani attire is what inspired this line of questioning, not the perceived idea she's an "outsider". If I wear a red and white striped top, a beret and carry a baguette under my arm people might think I'm from France, and might be confused when I tell them I'm from Solihull.
I'm giving her the benefit of the doubt too. I don't think she set out to be an ass, I think she's just ignorant and has some unconscious racism. I doubt if you were wearing a beret she'd pester you for five minutes about what part of France you came from after you told her you're British. But who knows, maybe she's really that stupid.
Originally Posted by OngBonga
If she's been wearing Barbadian attire all her life while living in Britain, then it would not surprise me if she was regularly asked where she's from.
Makes sense if the old woman thinks Barbados is in Africa. She asked her "where in Africa are you from?"
Originally Posted by OngBonga
I might be willing to agree with you here, but I really need to see the footage that you clearly have seen, that shows a five minute and one-way conversation.
All of what I reported is what the black woman herself said. If any of it is wrong, the old lady hasn't said anything to deny it. You'd think she'd be keen to correct the record if the black woman was hallucinating or otherwise making things up.
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